Gao Gong actually thought it was Xu Jie who ordered it? !
After listening to Gao Gong's analysis, Zhu Ping'an couldn't help but twitch the muscles on his face. He really wanted to tell Gao Gong, you are overthinking it, this is really not instructed by Master Xu. At this time, Master Xu is probably more confused than you.
"Time waits for no one, Zihou, hurry up and pack up." Seeing Zhu Ping'an standing there in a daze, Gao Gong couldn't help but urge him.
"Oh, okay."
Zhu Ping'an responded, quickly washed his hands and face, straightened his clothes, and followed Gao Gong out.
"Brother Suqing, should we report this to His Royal Highness Prince Yu first?" Zhu Ping'an asked after walking out the door. After all, it was working hours, and he had to tell his boss before leaving his workplace to visit Master Xu.
"I have just reported to His Highness. His Highness is extremely anxious right now and is waiting for us to bring back news from the Xu Mansion." Gao Gong replied as he walked.
In order to conceal their whereabouts, Gao Gong and Zhu Ping'an did not take the sedan chair of Prince Yu's Mansion, but rode directly to Xu's Mansion via a shortcut. Gao Gong had found out that Xu Jie, like Yan Song, also enjoyed the holiday treatment specially approved by the emperor and was resting at his mansion.
Gao Gong was very anxious. He kicked the horse's belly from time to time and whipped the horse to make it go faster. Zhu Ping'an hurriedly hurried and finally managed to catch up with Gao Gong's back.
Gao Gong arrived at Xu's house and took out the door sticker to negotiate with the gatekeeper. When Zhu Ping'an got off the horse, Gao Gong had already negotiated. Zhu Ping'an handed the horse to the gatekeeper and quickly followed Gao Gong into Xu's house to visit Xu Jie in the study.
"Brother Xu."
"I've met the teacher."
After Gao Gong and Zhu Ping'an entered the study, they stepped forward at the same time and bowed to greet Xu Jie.
"Su Qing, Zihou, why are you going through all this formality with me? Stop standing there. Take a seat, have a sip of tea, take a breath and rest. You are sweating profusely." Xu Jie smiled and shook his head. He extended his hand to invite Gao Gong and Zhu Ping'an to take a seat, and picked up the teapot to pour tea for them.
"Teacher, I'll do it." Zhu Ping'an stepped forward to take the teapot from Xu Jie's hand.
"What? Am I so old that I can't even lift the teapot?" Xu Jie joked with Zhu Ping'an and handed the teapot to Zhu Ping'an.
"A man is in his prime at 41, and teacher is in the prime of his life, so being old is not something you can relate to." Zhu Ping'an took the teapot and responded with a smile.
"You are still only 41 years old, you are almost a flower of yesterday."
Hearing this, Xu Jie couldn't help but smile and shook his head. He was 49 this year and would be 50 next year.
Zhu Ping'an chuckled, picked up the teapot and poured a cup of tea for Gao Gong first, then filled Xu Jie's cup, and finally poured himself a cup of tea.
Gao Gong watched Zhu Ping'an and Xu Jie chatting and laughing, and couldn't help but look at Zhu Ping'an again. He didn't expect that Zhu Ping'an and Xu Jie had such a close relationship. Yang Jisheng, Zhang Juzheng, Zhao Zhenji and others were all well-known Xu Jie's favorite students. He had also seen them in Xu's house, but they didn't seem to be as close and familiar as Zhu Ping'an.
"Suqing, Zihou, what brings you here today?" After the greetings, Xu Jie asked.
Zhu Ping'an remained silent and turned to look at Gao Gong, implying that this visit was mainly about Gao Gong.
"Brother Xu, we are here today to discuss the impeachment memorial against Yang Zhongfang." Gao Gong said bluntly.
"Oh?" Xu Jie put down his teacup and looked like he was listening attentively.
You are really able to keep your composure. Seeing this, Gao Gong could not help but admire Xu Jie's skill in cultivating his qi, but of course he also complained in his heart. It's already this time, why are you still pretending? What exactly do you want to do? Please tell me.
Forget it, forget it, if you keep pretending, let me point it out.
Gao Gong raised his head and looked at Xu Jie, and said seriously, "Brother Xu, Yang Zhongfang is your student. It was you who instructed Yang Zhongfang to impeach Yan Song, right? Brother Xu, are you going to have a showdown with Yan's party? I have always known that Brother Xu always plans things carefully and makes decisions after careful planning. In the past year, Brother Xu even did not hesitate to serve Yan Song humbly. This time, he must have caught Yan Song's handle and is sure of victory. But Brother Xu, our Yuwang Mansion has a weak foundation and cannot afford to be caught in the crossfire... No matter what Brother Xu's plan is, if it involves our Yuwang Mansion, please speak up. First, our Yuwang Mansion can coordinate and cooperate. Second, our Yuwang Mansion has a weak foundation and can avoid being caught in the crossfire for nothing."
"Ahem..." Xu Jie couldn't help but cough after hearing what Gao Gong said. He smiled bitterly and shook his head. He took out a brand new copy of the memorial from his sleeve and put it on the table. He said to Gao Gong very sincerely, "To be honest with you, Brother Su Qing, I only heard about Zhongfang's impeachment of Lord Yan at noon today. I didn't know about it before. This is also the first time I saw this impeachment memorial at noon today. To be honest, if I had ordered it, the content of this memorial would definitely not be what it is today... If I didn't know about it, how could I have any plans for the future..."
"ah?"
Gao Gong was completely confused and dumbfounded when he heard this. He couldn't help but let out a surprised cry and stood up from his seat. He was very familiar with Xu Jie and knew what kind of person he was. It was impossible for him to lie at this time. Moreover, he had been observing Xu Jie's expression just now. Xu Jie spoke very sincerely and did not lie.
"how so... ... "
After Gao Gong stood up, he looked stupid and muttered to himself.
Xu Jie didn't know about this! What should I do? !
Gao Gong had always believed that it was Xu Jie who had instigated Yang Jisheng to impeach Yan Song, and that Xu Jie was going to have a decisive battle with Yan's party. He knew Xu Jie's ability and character, and since Xu Jie dared to confront Yan's party, he must have had a careful plan and back-up plan. Although Prince Yu was involved in the memorial, he believed that since Xu Jie dared to mention Prince Yu in the memorial, he must have had a back-up plan and a plan to keep Prince Yu out of it.
As for why Gao Gong was so confident that Xu Jie would keep Prince Yu out of the matter, it had to do with what happened the year before.
At that time, for some unknown reason, Emperor Jiajing called Yan Song and Xu Jie to his side and asked them who could inherit the throne between Prince Yu and Prince Jing. Yan Song was an old politician and knew that the situation was complicated. After hearing Emperor Jiajing's question, he quickly said: Your Majesty, you see, I serve you all day long, busy with government affairs, and have never thought about this matter. Besides, I, an old minister, know nothing about the two princes and don't know who is more suitable. However, Xu Jie didn't know what he was thinking at the time. Maybe he was distracted, or maybe he didn't think so much, or maybe he wanted to be different from Yan Song. Anyway, after Yan Song finished speaking, Xu Jie replied: Prince Yu should be established in order!
Emperor Jiajing didn't say anything at that time.
After Xu Jie finished his reply, he did not take it seriously and returned to Xu Mansion from Xiyuan as if nothing had happened. After returning home, a colleague hurriedly chased him and asked in confusion, "Brother Xu, have you drunk too much today? How can you express your opinion to the crown prince? Prince Yu is older, but the emperor prefers Prince Jing. Who knows what will happen in the future? If Prince Jing ascends the throne, will you still be alive?" At this time, Xu Jie realized it belatedly and broke out in a cold sweat.
After hearing the news, Prince Yu sent Gao Gong to Xu's house to express his support and gratitude to Xu Jie, saying that he would not forget Xu Jie when he ascended the throne in the future.
So, after this incident, whether Xu Jie was willing or not, he was tied to Prince Yu's Mansion.
That is why Gao Gong trusted Xu Jie so much.